A princess trapped behind castle walls all her life plans an escape, desperate to see the world beyond her stone cage. Word of her disappearance spreads quickly, whispered through the castle halls and carried by riders to distant towns. The kingdom stirs with worry and rumours, though no one yet knows where she has gone or what dangers she faces.
In the midst of this chaos, she meets a stranger, an outsider who does not know her name, her title, or the secrets she carries. Together, they embark on daring quests, learning from each other. She teaches him to sew, mending his torn garments with careful, patient hands, while he shows her how to hunt, guiding her through a world she has never known. Side by side, they grow stronger, discovering not just new skills, but trust, companionship, and a closeness neither expected.
After a victorious quest and a hefty reward, they celebrate at their favourite tavern, laughter and ale carrying them into a night of bliss and unexpected love.
But the morning brings a shocking revelation. As he wakes, he sees her lying there, bare skin glowing in the soft light, until his eyes land on a single, unmistakable birthmark resting on her collarbone, a mark only the princess could bear.
Everything changes in that instant. The freedom she fought for, the bond they have built, and the love blossoming between them now hang in the balance. What happens when the truth is finally revealed?
*****BOOK ONE******
Set in a continent called Irevalen, where the skies are ruled by dragon-shifters - immortal beings who can take human form, but never fully shed their beast.
Centuries ago, a Blood Treaty was made between dragons and the last surviving human kingdom. To maintain balance and peace, a dragon from the royal bloodline must bond with a human every 500 years - not just a marriage, but a soul-binding, deep magic deal that ensures dragons don't destroy the mortal realm with their fire and fury.
The catch?
The human bride is always chosen by fate. No one picks. No one can refuse. Or so they say.
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π₯ The Male Lead:
Kaelith Vyron, the current heir to the SKYCOURT throne - feared warrior, emotionless strategist, and cold-blooded dragon prince.
Has rejected the idea of love his whole life.
Is terrified of what the soul-bond might do to him (dragons who bond can be consumed by obsession).
Is pissed that fate tied him to a weak, mortal girl.
Thinks she'll break. Plans to scare her off.
But she doesn't.
And it wrecks him.
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ποΈ The Female Lead:
Liora Vane, 22-year-old healer's apprentice from the far southern coast.
Orphaned young. Grew up with books, herbs, and freedom.
Hates the idea of fate deciding who she marries.
Thinks dragons are cruel, inhuman monsters.
When she's taken from her village and presented to Kaelith, she fights back - hard.
Swears she'll never belong to him.
But then... she sees pieces of his humanity. And it terrifies her more than the fire ever did.